Help build momentum, scale and public support from faith communities and senior leaders for a fossil fuel phase-out through campaigning for a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Be part of demonstrating to key decision makers that mainstream Australia sees phasing out fossil fuels as normal.

Build genuine momentum towards Australia formally backing international calls for a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Organise this key constituency to be ready on this issue in the lead-up to Election 2028. 

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN RELIGIOUS RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

ARRCC is a national, multi-faith organisation working at the intersection of climate justice, social ethics, and community mobilisation.

ARRCC is the only Australian multi-faith organisation solely focused on the climate crisis and our networks in faith communities and institutions are well established. We have strong relationships with Pacific faith communities through the Pacific Conference of Churches, Caritas and the Uniting Church in Australia, as well as diverse faith communities here and internationally via Religions for Peace and GreenFaith International. We work in close alignment with CANA-led strategy on a fossil fuel phase-out. 

Faith communities remain deeply embedded in civic life and represent some of the most trusted and far-reaching community networks in the country. With 60% of Australians identifying with a faith tradition, these have been described as the ‘sleeping giant’ of climate action.

POSITION SUMMARY

You will be asking faith leaders and communities to back a Fossil Fuel Treaty and by mobilising them to call on the Australian Government to do so.

This will take the form of (i) a large number of senior faith leaders publicly calling for this Treaty, (ii) mass involvement of people of faith across the country, and (iii) mobilisation drives in key electorates, both marginal and those held by key decision makers. 

This will tell a story to middle Australia, both religious and secular, who already have reason to be wary of depending on fossil fuels due to the war in Iran, that phasing out fossil fuels is both a moral and mainstream thing to ask of decision makers.

These things, as part of a broader movement-wide strategy, will play a strategically crucial part in shifting this government’s political calculus regarding the question of a phase-out.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Flexible work hours
• Work for a highly effective small organisation that punches above its weight
• A serious chance to be part of shifting the mainstream on this most difficult and pressing of issues. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Encouraging, mobilising and supporting Australian faith communities and leaders in ARRCC’s Fossil Fuel Treaty campaign, together with ARRCC staff and volunteers and other Australian and international faith and climate partner organisations. This includes:
• Mobilising faith leaders and communities for two major campaign moments.
• Supporting, training and resourcing ARRCC local groups in ARRCC campaigns as well as their locally based actions. 
• Resourcing and coordinating faith leaders when they meet with influential MPs or speak to the media. 
• Keeping solidarity with others in the climate movement, in particular faith partners in the Pacific and Pasifika diaspora in Australia as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Assisting with other tasks including sending emails and newsletters, writing content for the website, and encouraging individuals  and organisations to join ARRCC or its mailing list.
• Helping reach out to faith communities not currently well represented in ARRCC in order to increase the reach of the organisation 

SELECTION CRITIERIA

• Deep commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
• Clear understanding of climate issues, national policy and politics in Australia.
• 3-5 years of experience in community campaigning or organising (voluntary or paid).
• Well-developed political strategy skills
• Social media and media skills.
• Inclusive respect for people of all faiths
• Understanding of and respect for role of faith communities in addressing climate change
• Able to work independently and with others.
• Familiarity with relevant computer and information systems.